Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

later than; following

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Clive drove over the next afternoon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What?” asked Clive stupidly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading Clive drove over the next afternoon.

a room used for dining

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Clive drove over the next afternoon.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

at any time

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

the force of workers available

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Clive drove over the next afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

above and across; more than

From this reading Clive drove over the next afternoon.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

denote or connote

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

in a stupid manner

From this reading “What?” asked Clive stupidly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Clive drove over the next afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What?” asked Clive stupidly.

in or at the place that

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

which person or people

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Her gracious Majesty is pleased to signify that she will give you audience in her boudoir,” said Rollins, who stood beside him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sat some distance from Helena at dinner, and afterward she and Mrs. Lent played billiards with himself and one of the other men for an hour; the rest of the evening was passed in the large living-room, where Clive listened to better amateur music than he had ever heard before.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Some little time after the women had retired, a Chinese servant entered the dining-room, where the men were drinking brandy-and-soda, and said to Clive-- “Missee Hellee wantee slee you in bludoir.”